Economy
More loans for key industries
2011-03-07 08:42
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank by market value, will double its lending to China's new strategic industries, including those involved in high-end manufacturing, the service industry and the green sector, during the next three to five years.
Delegations to US, EU will correct trade imbalance
2011-03-07 08:37
China will send two large trade delegations to the United States and two to European Union nations this year to help stimulate its imports, said the head of China's trade promotion organization.
Land available for 10 m new 'affordable homes'
2011-03-07 07:50
China's land watchdog is guaranteeing there will be enough building sites available for the construction of the 10 million affordable homes the country has called for this year and said it will complete a detailed land-use plan before the end of March.
Executives: Outlook is good for business
2011-03-07 07:26
Multinationals plan to increase investment in China over the next five years.
Grain prices 'will be stable'
2011-03-07 07:05
"Sufficient grain reserves help prevent price fluctuation. We have the confidence and capability to keep prices stable," said Zhang Ping, who heads the National Development and Reform Commission.
A food crisis for China? Not yet
Inflation putting heat on govt
China's rare earth industry faces reshuffle: experts
2011-03-06 23:21
A newly released official document, which sets tough emission limits on miners producing rare earths, will force a reshuffle in the industry, Chinese experts and industry insiders said.
Shanghai invests $3.7b on Disneyland project
2011-03-06 23:17
The approved investment for the first phase of the Disneyland project in Shanghai stands at 24.5 billion yuan ($3.7 billion), Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng said Sunday.
Former WTO rep defends export limits on rare earth
2011-03-06 19:16
Drought impact on grain limited, prices remain stable
2011-03-06 15:57
Chinese retailers to offer refund to iPad buyers
2011-03-05 13:34
China prepares to end GDP obsession
2011-03-06 17:00
Drought impact on grain limited, prices remain stable
2011-03-06 15:57
Migrant workers tend to flow to western regions
2011-03-05 10:29
China targets GDP growth at about 8% this year
2011-03-05 10:37
China to readjust income distribution
2011-03-05 11:35
China to accelerate economic restructuring in 2011
2011-03-05 11:12
China projects $136b fiscal deficit in 2011
2011-03-05 11:04
Specials
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London's Olympic Stadium
Construction on the flagship stadium for the 2012 London Olympics was completed Tuesday.
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The queen of panda cubs
Spanish Queen Sofia laughs as she plays with a panda.
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Donkey-powered Land Rover
Two donkeys pull a broken-down Land Rover in Shenyang, Liaoning province.
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Peony express
Growers of nation's unofficial national flower are reaching out to Europe for help.